Southwest Mobile Storage, Inc- Controller

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Full Time Phoenix, AZ, US

Controller

Southwest Mobile Storage, Inc.specializes in providing customized portable storage solutions through the sale, lease, and modification of shipping containers. Serving customers across multiple markets and locations, we are committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer service.

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and hands-on Controller to lead our accounting function while serving as a key business partner for the executive leadership team. This position will play a critical role in driving financial strategy, improving business processes, strengthening internal controls, and providing actionable financial insights that support company growth and profitability.

• Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insight, strategic recommendations, and decision support that drive business growth and profitability.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership by translating financial information into actionable business recommendations.
• Provide financial analysis, forecasting, and profitability reporting to support strategic planning and key business decisions.
• Evaluate operational and financial performance across the organization and identify opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency, and scalability.
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies throughout the organization, leveraging technology and automation where appropriate.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional projects that support business growth, improve operational effectiveness, and strengthen organizational performance.
• Establish, improve, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, risk mitigation, and accountability.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and financial reporting tools to provide leadership with timely business intelligence.
• Assess business risks and opportunities and recommend solutions to enhance financial and operational performance.

• Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, month-end close, fixed assets, lease accounting, accruals, payroll accounting, revenue recognition, and financial reporting.
• Manage deferred revenue processes, including monthly revenue recognition, accruals, and supporting reconciliations.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, monthly reporting packages, and financial analyses for leadership.
• Complete weekly cash reconciliations and prepare monthly cash flow reporting.
• Perform and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, tie-outs, and account analyses.
• Ensure compliance with multi-state sales and use tax requirements, audits, and related reporting obligations.
• Oversee payroll-related accounting, including payroll accruals, commissions, vacation accruals, and payroll journal entries.
• Review inventory accounting, work order costing, maintenance-related inventory usage, and branch inventory transfers.
• Oversee expense reimbursements, company credit card programs, fraud prevention controls, and other operational accounting processes.
• Manage banking relationships and monitor cash management activities.
• Support annual audits, tax reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Establish clear performance expectations and provide coaching and development opportunities.
• Collaborate closely…